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Self reconfigurable cellular robotic system

US5361186A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1993
Grant dateNov 1, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/40302
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self reconfigurable cellular robotic system comprises cells having arms which can be independently extended and retracted in both directions along three orthogonal axes by actuators and coupling member at the distal ends of the arms for coupling adjacent cells. The arrangement of the cells can be modified by extending and retracting the arms and coupling and uncoupling the coupling members.

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